The Silver Ferns defensive line up has suffered another injury setback with Katrina Grant joining skipper Casey Williams on the sideline with a foot injury.
Grant has a stress fracture in her foot while Williams is recovering from ankle surgery.
Williams will miss next months two Tests against England and three against Australia with Laura Langman set to captain the side in her absence.
Grant will definitely miss the two Tests against England.
The side has been taking part in a two day training camp in Auckland in preparation for the five Tests.
Outgoing coach Ruth Aitken says the pair's absence will simply mean other players will need to take on greater responsibility.
The squad for next month's Tests will be named on Monday.
